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Taking Care
of Your Eyes
Statement of objective
 Students
will learn how to
care for eyes and describe
different eye problems
 Students will continue to
work in groups on
Restaurant project
Eye Problems
Astigmatism
- an
irregular curvature of
the lens or cornea
causing blurred vision.
Nearsightedness distant objects appear
blurred while close
objects are clear.
Eye Problems
Farsightedness - Close
objects appear blurred while
distant objects are clear.
Color
Blindness - a
condition in which a person
sees colors differently than
other people.
What does this picture
represent?
Pinkeye
an inflammation of the
membranes covering the white
of the eye or eyelid.
Caused by bacteria, and spreads
from one person to another
Ways to care for your eyes
 Get
regular eye exams
 Avoid eyestrain by sitting at
least 6 feet from the TV
 Do not rub or scratch the eye
if something get in it
 Wear sunglasses & a visor to
protect your eyes.
Ways to care for your eyes
Apply an ice-cold compress &
see a doctor when there is a blow
to the eye.
 Place a lamp so that it shines on
school books when doing
homework
 Wear safety glasses for sports
when there is risk of eye injury

Ways to care for your eyes
 Don’t
touch the eye.
 Use tissue when wiping
away excretions.
 Don’t share washcloths
and towels.